Quality Lead

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking a Quality Lead to lead project quality management during the construction phase, ensuring full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and Employer requirements. The role will provide independent oversight of EPC contractor QA/QC activities, drive a proactive quality culture focused on defect prevention and timely resolution, and ensure the delivery of quality-compliant assets ready for handover and commissioning throughout the project's 18 to 24-month execution lifecycle.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities
Project Quality Management
Establish and manage the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) aligned to Employer requirements.
Review and approve Contractor Project Quality Plans (PQP).
Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Method Statements.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and contractual obligations.
Enforce quality control processes across all disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
Quality Assurance & Control Oversight
Monitor and oversee Contractor QA/QC implementation on site.
Ensure correct application of hold points and witness points.
Conduct regular site inspections, surveillance, and audits.
Verify material compliance, workmanship, and installation quality.
Ensure traceability of materials, components, and installations.
Non-Conformance Management
Establish and manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process.
Ensure all non-conformances are:
Properly identified
Documented
Categorised (Critical / Major / Minor)
Track NCRs through to closure and verification
Ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.
Escalate critical quality risks to Employer management.
Procurement & Free Issue Material (FIM) Control
Oversee quality aspects of procurement and supplier deliverables.
Ensure Free Issue Materials (FIM) are:
Inspected upon receipt
Verified against specifications
Properly stored and protected
Ensure all materials have:
Certificates of compliance
Test reports
Traceability records
Quality Expediting
Monitor quality readiness of equipment and materials prior to delivery
Ensure completion of:
Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
Inspection reports
Certification documentation
Prevent non-compliant materials arriving on site
Documentation & Data Pack Control
Ensure all quality documentation is:
Complete
Accurate
Submitted in line with project requirements.
Monitor development of data books and handover dossiers.
Ensure documentation aligns with Employer handover requirements.
Interface with Document Control to ensure:
Traceability
Version control
Timely submission
Commissioning & Handover Readiness
Ensure all quality requirements are met prior to commissioning.
Verify that:
Systems are installed as per approved documentation.
NCRs are closed.
Inspection records are complete.
Support commissioning readiness reviews.
Ensure delivery of handover-ready quality documentation packs.
Stakeholder Management
Interface with:
EPC Contractor
Owner’s Engineer
Consultants
Internal project teams
Facilitate quality meetings, inspections, and audits.
Ensure alignment on quality expectations and requirements.
Reporting & Risk Management
Provide regular quality reports to Employer.
Highlight:
Risks
Non-compliances
Trends
Maintain quality registers and dashboards.
Proactively identify and mitigate quality risks impacting project delivery.
Monthly Deliverables
Weekly and monthly quality reports
Updated NCR register
Inspection and audit reports
Quality risk logs
Progress status of:
Data packs updates/ register
Handover documentation /Register
Key requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and/or proven experience in civils will be advantageous
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in EPC project quality management.
• Strong leadership and governance capability.
• Strong quality assurance expertise with proven practical experience
• Proven experience in renewable energy (PV, Wind, BESS)
• Strong knowledge of: ISO 9001, Quality management systems, and Construction quality processes.
• Demonstrated ability to, manage contractor quality performance, lead audits and inspections, resolve complex quality issues and strong quality governance and enforcement capability.
• High level of attention to detail and technical understanding.
• Ability to challenge contractors and enforce compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, multi-project environments.
• High commercial and contractual (FIDIC) awareness.
• Advanced risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels.